Outbreak Response Protocol

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Outbreak Response Protocol is intended to provide a model for rapid investigation of foodborne, waterborne, and zoonotic disease outbreaks with coordination among local and state epidemiologists, environmental health specialists, laboratorians, agriculture officials and other stakeholders. The purpose of this document is to: 1) create a standard protocol for outbreak response; 2) enable stakeholders to work together effectively during outbreak investigations; 3) define roles and responsibilities; and 4) foster effective communication and data sharing among investigation team members.

• Outbreak Response Protocol: Procedures for Responding to Disease Outbreaks in Minnesota (PDF)
• Outbreak Response Protocol: Appendices (PDF)
  • Daim Ntawv Ntsuas Tus Neeg Ua Haujlwm Mob Norovirus (Hmong) (PDF)
  • Foomka Baaritaanka Caafimaadka Shaqaalaha ee Norovirus (Somali) (PDF)
  • Formulario de Detección de Enfermedades de los Empleados - Norovirus (Spanish) (PDF)
  
  
  • Daim Ntawv Ntsuas Tus Neeg Ua Haujlwm Mob Salmonella (Hmong) (PDF)
  • Foomka Baaritaanka Caafimaadka Shaqaalaha ee Salmonella (Somali) (PDF)
  • Formulario de Detección de Enfermedades de los Empleados - Salmonella (Spanish) (PDF)